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Save the date for Homecoming/Reunion 2008
Everyone is invited to campus for Homecoming/Reunion on October 24 - 25 to reconnect with friends and enjoy a weekend full of events, including educational events, Reunion class parties for graduating years ending in 8's and 3's, Homecoming Tailgate, and VU vs. Duke game.

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Brooke Vaughan, Peabody 2003, is participating in the "3 Peaks, 3 Weeks" challenge, a team of 14 all-female members that aim to summit 3 of Africa's highest peaks in just 3 weeks, with the goal of raising money and awareness for Africa's 3 "peak" issues: HIV/AIDS, education and the environment. Check our Brooke's website for further information! http://www.firstgiving.com/brookevaughan

Volunteer Opportunities

Contact us if you’d like to help with an upcoming Chapter event or visit the Volunteer page to find Vanderbilt-wide volunteer opportunities.

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We’re moving to more e-mail communication! Update your e-mail address to receive invites about upcoming Metro New York Chapter events. Visit Dore2Dore, the online VU alumni community, or contact the Alumni Relations Office at (615) 322-2929.

Upcoming Metro New York Events

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 — 6:30pm

Summer Rooftop Soiree

Sun Terrace Party Room
500 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
(10th Ave between 56th and 55th)

Cost: Approximately $15 (check back for online registration and final cost)

We would like to welcome new alumni to New York and celebrate the arrival of summer for those of us who survived winter! We will provide pizza and some beverages but please feel free to bring your drink of choice!

Click here to register by Monday, July 7.

Questions? Contact Jena Richard.

Saturday, July 19, 2008 — 8:00am

Central Park Run and Post Race Picnic with Georgetown Alumni

Central Park
(details on the meeting place and post race picnic to come)

Cost: Approximately $10 (more information to come)

The Georgetown Club of New York's 'Hoya Run Club' has invited us to join them in running the 'Run for Central Park' on Saturday, July 19. The race is in Central Park, starts at 8:30am, and is 4 miles. After the race we will have a post race picnic in the Park for our alumni clubs so we can network!

Register for the race through NYRR.

Questions? Contact Jena Richard.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 — 6:00-8:00pm

Summer Send-Off Party and Celebration

Celebration honoring
Vanderbilt University’s eighth chancellor
Nicholas S. Zeppos
and the Class of 2012

Grand Hyatt
109 East 42nd Street
at Grand Central Terminal
(between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10017

Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Click here to register by Tuesday, July 29.

Questions? Contact Dayna Mullins.

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